Iraqi F-16 fighter jets destroy ISIS shelter, kill 17 “terrorists” southwest of Kirkuk
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(IraqiNews.com) Kirkuk – Media officials with the Defense Ministry announced on Wednesday the killing of 17 ISIS elements in an aerial bombing by the Iraqi F-16 warplanes in the district of al-Hawija southwest of Kirkuk.
The officials said in a brief statement followed by IraqiNews.com, “Today, Iraqi F-16 warplanes managed to destruct a shelter for ISIS and kill 17 terrorists, including two Arab nationals, in the district of al-Hawija southwest of Kirkuk.”
Earlier today, ISIS elements kidnapped 18 people on charges of cooperating with the security forces in the district of al-Hawija.